"This decision is a reflection of those. The GAA or Padraic Duffy accepted that eight concerts was too much in the first place.

"We have to look at the fall out of how concerts like theses are applied for, approved and permission granted for in the future.

"The government and Minister for Environment will have to look at that too."

The Irish Hotels Federation says the cancellation of two Garth Brooks concerts later this month would have an extremely negative impact on Ireland’s image abroad as a tourist destination, disrupting the travel plans of many tens of thousands of visitors who would now be left disappointed.

IHF President Stephen McNally said: “The Garth Brooks concerts are a major tourism event this year and hotels have seen enormous interest both at home and from overseas visitors, particularly from the UK and rest of Europe.

"Many of these visitors will have planned to extend their visit and travel outside of Dublin during their stay, so the impact will also be felt further afield across the country.”

A GAA spokesman said: "The GAA and Croke Park note the decision of Dublin City Council in relation to the granting of licences for the staging of three Garth Brooks concerts on Friday, July 25, Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27.

"We will fully assess the implication of today’s announcement and will make no further comment before Monday next, July 7."